One of my besties visited me in town and treated herself and her husband to High Tea at the Glen Eyrie Castle, just a few miles up the road.The grounds are beautiful, and so is the castle itself.Never having experienced the tea service myself, she knew I’d be interested. She sent me photos of hte…
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We try to be generous when we can – not just for the sake of being generous, but simply because it feels good for BOTH parties. She was sick. REALLY sick. She stated she needed groceries, food, and lots of Vitamin C (doctor’s orders), but hates oranges. Thus, tomatoes were on the way, in a…
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Ribollita is a famous Tuscan bread soup, a hearty potage made with bread and vegetables. There are many variations but the main ingredients always include leftover bread, cannellini beans, lacinato kale, cabbage, and inexpensive vegetables such as carrot, beans, chard, celery, potatoes, and onion. “This vegetarian Italian classic is about as comforting as it gets,…
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Are you ready for some soup? Some truly amazing soup?It’s not Tom Kha Gai (traditional Thai coconut soup), but it’s similar – and I’d like to believe it’s a little better.At least it’s more colorful. And you know when you find those special, rare items at the market you simply MUST pick up for any…
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It’s thick. It’s creamy. It’s vegan. It’s warming SOUP. And, it contains lemongrass, lime, coconut, and parsnips. Are you drooling yet? Vegan Parsnip Lime Lemongrass Coconut Soup 4 Tbs. vegan butter (or olive oil)2 medium shallots, dicedsea salt4 large parsnips, peeled and chopped1 large stalk lemongrass, diced4 cups vegetable broth2 cups coconut milkjuice and zest…
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One of the things I miss most about living in the Pacific Northwest is the food. Yes, all the food (and the fresh flowers). The produce is truly insane, up there. It’s fresh, it’s fragrant, it’s flavorful, AND there are so many fetching items I can never find here in Colorado.They are also crazy about…
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What can I say? When you are inspired to cook for a friend and her family, you simply pour your heart into it, dance in the kitchen, and witness your soul smile. It’s just what you do – or, it’s what I do, anyway. Smoky Maple Sage Tempeh Sweet Potato Soup with Maple Sage Taffy…
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There’s soup, and then there is soup. This is definitely the latter. Soup that is spicy, thick, creamy, aromatic, comforting, filling, and just all the right things to nourish your heart and soul. That’s what this soup is… That’s what it does… Spicy Sweet Potato Tomato Soup 1 Tbs. olive oil 1/2 yellow onion, chopped…
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I was so looking forward to a garden full of squash this year. Alas, my less than green gardening thumb elicited only a few carrot sprouts, a pitiful summer squash bouquet, and a boatload of tomatoes and potatoes. Needless to say, I’m a bit disappointed, but willing to search the cellar for last year’s leftover…
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Summer is just around the corner, as is the plethora of earthy green zucchini squash and aromatically intoxicating fresh basil. Whipping up a soup with the two can happen in the flashiest of flashes. And, don’t forget a drizzle of pomegranate molasses for a hint of sweet to your savory. Basil Zucchini Soup 1 large…
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